ON THE BRIGHT SIDE
THURSDAY, AUGUST 4TH, 2016
49 DAYS UNTIL FALL
Sunrise: 6:26 am
Sunset: 8:41 pm
Life is a Special Occasion!
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Today is U.S. Coast Guard Day which honors the military branch that protects our waters and shorelines. The U.S. Defense Department suggests that this day is largely an internal celebration for all Coast Guard personnel and their families, past and present. I'd like to encourage everyone to honor the brave members of this important branch of the military.
Celebrate U.S. Coast Guard Day by learning more about the responsibilities and functions of the U.S. Coast Guard. They are now playing an even more extensive role in Homeland Security to protect our country.
I salute Coast Guard personnel today and every day and hope you do, too.
If you can't see the Bright Side, polish the dull side
THOUGHT FOR TODAY
Life’s a beach !
Here in the northern part of Ohio we have the coast of Lake Eire that runs along our northern boundary and so perhaps we are more familiar with the Coast Guard than most. Today’s pictures are of a couple of different places not very far away that you can view the coast line. Some have beaches and some do not. My favorite place is at the beach.
Truly there’s not a better way to spend a summer day than at the beach.
I hope you all have a GREAT day. Happy Thursday !
WHAT’S NEW IN THE KITCHEN
There is a food holiday to celebrate every day of the year!
Happy National Chocolate Chip Day!
Everybody loves chocolate chips! They're great in cookies, ice cream, crepes and even on their own as a treat. Remember, there's always room for one more cookie.
Today’s recipe isn’t for cookies but for a pie instead, still it does have chocolate chips in it.
Country Fair Pie
½ cup butter melted
1 cup sugar
½ cup flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
½ cup butterscotch chips
1 cup chopped nuts
1 unbaked 9 inch pastry shell
Preheat oven to 325. Beat butter, sugar, flour, eggs, and vanilla until well blended. Stir in chips and nuts. Pour into unbaked pastry shell. Bake 1 hour until golden brown. Cool on wire rack.
Happy Chocolate Chip Day!
COUNTING MY GIFTS
Life's a beach enjoy the waves. good vibes happen on the tides.
Counting at least 3 things every day that I'm thankful for. There is truly is always something to be thankful for.
4102. for the Coast Guard that protects our shores
4103. for beaches, my favorite place
4104. For chocolate chips, always good
Enter into His courts with thanksgiving — and in His presence is fullness of Joy!
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
Please pray for God's protection of
our troops and HIS wisdom for their
commanders.
Almighty and eternal God,
Protect our military
as they discharge their duties
with the shield of your strength,
may the power of your love
enable them to return home in safety
that with all who love them
they may ever praise you for your loving care.
AND bless our Police Officers, Firefighters
and Paramedics and EMT’s
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen
GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
ADVICE FOR TODAY
In every out thrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is a story of the earth.
Rachel Carson
A little smile, a word of cheer,
A bit of love from someone dear…
Love,
ma
3 comments:
Such pretty pictures. I forget sometimes about the Coast Guard. Glad they have their special day. I am sure it is tough for them being out there on stormy seas.
Betty
We have no coasts here in Kansas. So I know little about the Coast Guard. Thank you for honoring them today!
I love that quote from Rachel Carson, she is one of my heroes.
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